Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Southport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southport

With a population of 93,044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southport to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Southport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southport

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £48 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £48 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Waterfront Southport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£38+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Hiring a car in Southport costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Southport.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.84. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Southport costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Southport.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.84. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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